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Flood Watch Extended for Parts of Nebraska Through Early Sunday

The National Weather Service has extended a Flood Watch for portions of panhandle and southwest Nebraska until 3 AM MDT Sunday.

4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 5, 2026, 6:47 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 5, 2026, 7:54 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in North Platte, Nebraska, has extended a for portions of panhandle and southwest Nebraska. The is now in effect until 3 AM MDT Sunday, September 6, having been pushed back from its original end time. The covers Deuel, Keith, Perkins, and Chase counties, including the cities of Paxton, Big Springs, Wauneta, Ogallala, Grant, Enders, Imperial, Chappell, and Champion. It began at 5:35 PM CDT Saturday, September 5. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded, and extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Residents should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Earlier reports

  1. Sep 5, 2026, 7:24 p.m. ET

    Flood Watch Issued for Deuel, Keith, Perkins, and Chase Counties Until Early Sunday

    The National Weather Service in North Platte, Nebraska, has issued a Flood Watch for portions of panhandle and southwest Nebraska, in effect from 5:35 PM MDT Saturday, September 5, 2026, until 3 AM MDT Sunday, September 6, 2026.

    The watch covers Deuel County in the panhandle, and Chase, Keith, and Perkins counties in southwest Nebraska. Cities in the affected area include Paxton, Big Springs, Wauneta, Ogallala, Grant, Enders, Imperial, Chappell, and Champion.

    Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded, and extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

    Residents should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

  2. Sep 5, 2026, 6:54 p.m. ET

    Flood Watch for Deuel, Keith, Perkins, Chase Counties Through Early Sunday

    The National Weather Service in North Platte, Nebraska, has issued a Flood Watch for portions of panhandle and southwest Nebraska, in effect from 5:35 p.m. CDT Saturday, September 5, 2026, until 3 a.m. MDT Sunday, September 6, 2026. The watch covers Deuel, Keith, Perkins, and Chase counties, including the cities of Paxton, Big Springs, Wauneta, Ogallala, Grant, Enders, Imperial, Chappell, and Champion.

    According to the Weather Service, flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts may include flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, as well as flooded low-water crossings. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are also possible.

    Officials advise monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

  3. Sep 5, 2026, 6:47 p.m. ETFirst report

    Flood Watch in Effect for Deuel, Keith, Perkins, and Chase Counties Until Early Sunday

    The National Weather Service in North Platte, Nebraska, has issued a Flood Watch for Deuel, Keith, Perkins, and Chase counties in Nebraska, effective from 5:35 PM CDT Saturday, September 5, 2026, until 3 AM MDT Sunday, September 6, 2026. The watch covers the cities of Paxton, Big Springs, Wauneta, Ogallala, Grant, Enders, Imperial, Chappell, and Champion.

    According to the National Weather Service, flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded, and extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

    Residents are advised to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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